Clinical Trials Update: March 14, 2008
Arthritis and Arthritic Pain
Cancer Pain
Spinal Cord Disorders
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(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:
Arthritis and Arthritic Pain
If you are 18 or older and have acute gouty arthritis, you may qualify for this study.
The research site is in Beaumont, Texas.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat15.html 
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Cancer Pain
If you 18 or older, are treating persistent cancer-related pain with opioid medication, and are having one-to-four episodes of breakthrough pain per day, you may qualify for this study.
The research site is in Sarasota, Fla.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat303.html .
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Spinal Cord Disorders
This study will last approximately 3 to 5 years, depending on your child's age and skeletal maturity. If your child is aged 10 to 15, has been diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) with curves of 25 degrees to 40 degrees, and has not worn a brace or had surgery for AIS, the child may qualify for this study.
The research site is in Cincinnati, Ohio.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat238.html .
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